The ketogenic diet is a very low-carbohydrate type of diet used for weight loss.
The keto diet is based on the fact that by eating few carbohydrate foods, blood glucose levels are very low and fat can be used as an energy source.
The foods prohibited in this method of losing weight are going to be all those that increase your blood glucose levels. This article looks at what are the prohibited foods on the ketogenic diet.
Foods prohibited in the keto diet What are they?
The foods prohibited in the keto diet are those capable of interrupting the ketosis process. Cereals, sugar, honey, and refined flours are at the top of the list of forbidden foods.
On the other hand, there are certain types of food that are considered partially prohibited, that is, they are allowed in smaller quantities. Below are examples of both types of food.
Partially prohibited foods on the keto diet
- Dairy
Dairy in particular those that are high in lactose: skim milk and yogurts are foods that should be limited on the keto diet. Although their carbohydrate content is low, they provide a sufficient amount to interrupt ketosis.
- High-starch vegetables
White and sweet potatoes provide 10 carbohydrates per half unit. Just two units are enough to interrupt the ketosis process. Limiting carrots, yams and all types of tuberculous is important to achieve the desired results on a keto diet.
- Beans and legumes
Lentils, beans, beans, and beans are foods that provide protein but also carbohydrates. Although once in a while it will not be a problem on the keto diet, its consumption should be partially prohibited.
- Exotic fruits
Most exotic fruits are high in glucose content . A type of simple carbohydrate capable of disrupting ketosis. The good news: not all fruits are off limits on the keto diet – berries like blueberries and cherries are allowed.
- Cereals and pseudo-cereals
In the case of cereals and pseudo-cereals, it cannot be generalized. Some are low in carbohydrates and some are not. To make sure if they are forbidden foods or not, you should check the insulin index . The bulgur , the buckwheat and quinoa are allowed in small quantities.
5 foods totally forbidden on the keto diet
- Sugar
No sugar is allowed on the keto diet. Neither the typical white table sugar, nor the brown sugar nor the muscabo. All types of sugar provide a significant amount of carbohydrates to completely ruin ketosis.
- Honey and Agave syrup
Both honey and agave syrup are foods high in fructose, which is why we consider them prohibited foods on the keto diet. Avoiding both fructose, glucose, and dextrose is the first step on the ketogenic diet.
- Refined flours and bakery products
Flours, bakery products: donuts, muffins, etc. are completely prohibited foods on the keto diet. Only one serving is capable of interrupting ketosis.
- Sugary soft drinks, sugary drinks and beer
It is not a secret of Coca-Cola that it is high in sugar. Soda and sugary drinks are totally forbidden foods on the keto diet. Due to its high carbohydrate content, beer should also be avoided.
- Chocolates and sweets
Chocolates and candies are the last in the category of prohibited foods on the ketogenic diet. Some types of chocolate like dark chocolate are allowed in moderate amounts
